Boulder to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

570.3 miles 917.8 km · straight line
684.4 miles estimated 1101.4 km · driving distance
13h 46min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Tulsa?

The distance from Boulder to Tulsa is 570.3 miles (917.8 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ESE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 684.4 miles, taking about 13h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boulder and Tulsa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Boulder to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 46min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 31min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 54min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients